Saved a little for Day 3, but didn’t get a chance to finish it until Day 4 where it came alive with beautiful raspberry fruit that I was expecting on Day 1. With its balance and structure, this is definitely in for the long haul!!
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2016 Bedrock Bedrock is tasty now, but will be great in another 5-10 years.
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2016 Bedrock Wine Co. The Bedrock Heritage - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (9/27/2023)
Still locked up tight, but brimming with material. High toned zin fruit, but welded to a full bodied, imposing structure full of chalky minerals, beef boullion, cocoa powder, medium fine tannins, and a sweep of dried hay and flowers, not unlike an old school St Emilion (Canon maybe). Some really lovely cherry pit and cherry skin essence on the back palate. I’m starting to think that the more structured Bedrocks really should follow the rule of 15... and why not, it’s a world class wine to match the rest. 93 now, maybe 95+ in another decade. (93 points)
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Unfortunately, had a corked bottle of 2016 Cuvee Karatas last night. Was a bummer as other bottles have been excellent, getting better over time.
That’s bad news, love that wine.
I should be scolded for drinking this baby 2020 Bedrock Monte Rosso Zin. Slapped, perhaps. But the lady of the house and I just got stuck in a freakin monsoon at the beach. We went walking and the skies opened up on us 2.3 miles from the house. Came home drenched, hungry, and momma demanded a red. She doesn’t drink many reds, but when she does, it’s Bedrock. This wine is gorgeous. Young for sure, but if there is Zin for Chinon fans, this ranks up there. Spice, red tones, acid. And like my fellow cycling buddy @M_Dildine says, blood orange. And I salivate for blood orange. This wine has it in spades. An outstanding Zin for my clunky country palate. (94 pts.)
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Given your run of luck lately, I might lay low at the crib for a few days 
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You may laugh, but the beach crib is leaking. Just called the contractor. One must just keep drinking. It’s been a ridiculously stormy day. Made for a fantastic nap, however.
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Chris and company at Bedrock very promptly offered to replace the bottle and are going to send it with next weeks shipment.
Fantastic customer service as always. Kudos to them.
2018 Sonoma County Cabernet and 2020 Schmeidt Rd Zinfandel were delicious with t-bones and garden vegetables on the grill with family last night.
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Picked up my Fall release wines at the winery today. Morgan and Chris were there pouring wines which is unbelievable considering they are in peak harvest season. I was shocked Morgan was there pouring wines and telling the story of each wine to people picking up their wines. Talk about hands on! He mentioned a vineyard they picked last night at the base of Martinelli’s Jackass Hill. Its the first time they have gotten fruit from it. Big fan of both Bedrock and Martinelli, so I’m excited to try it out. Vineyard started with a B. Forgot the name…
They were pouring Cuvee Keratas, Ode to Lucien, Carlisle Zin and Beeson Zin I believe. The reds were so young but showing promise per usual. The Cuvee Keritas was ready to go and was spectacular!!!
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Belloni? Edit: Banfield/Martinelli Road is a better match actually.
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2018 Enz, drinking wonderfully. Too bad they don’t have access to this vineyard anymore. Great, different wine
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Banfield. That was it!
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2018 Schmiedt Road and a 2020 Pato vineyard, both drinking wonderful. The Schmiedt Road was definitely a lighter style compared to the Pato which was dense with ripe fruit. Great to have both styles like this.
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Finished up picking all the garden produce at my parents. 200 lbs of squash, 10 gallons of peppers and 2 bushels of apples made for a busy day.
Grilled up squash and lamb chops with 2109 Evangelho and 2019 Weill A Way Syrah, both showing well. The Weill did have a lot of tannin so could use some time. Evangelho hit perfect with the grilled lamb.
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Cracked open a 2020 OVZ. Delicious as always.
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Had a 2015 OVZ tonight. Very nice. Incredible when you consider it is an eight year old $19 wine. My last one but probably has more room to roam.
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Over the past few days we popped open a few bottles from last weeks pickup. Between the pickup tasting and these bottles - so far everything points to '22 being a great vintage.
22 Beeson - Bought more bottles after the great '21 showing and one of them was going to get popped early. The 22 definitely needs time down - it was very closed.
22 OVZ - Didn’t take any TNs. Overall young but serious - this one is going to be good.
22 Katushas - This is singing:
Gave this about 30ish minutes in the glass before the TN.
Nice spicy nose - pine needles, juniper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, bramble, brown sugar, and some lighter red fruits that are not quite distinguishable. Medium bodied with a bit of a glycerin texture and moderate acidity. Palate follows the nose, with the addition of tarragon and other bitter herbs. Light smooth and grippy tannins. Long finish - smoky (in a good way), herbal, pine, and pepper with a hint of light red berries.
This is drinking great for a wine so young and is hitting it out of the ballpark. (94 points)
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2013 Pagani.
Different wine than the last tasters on CT (saying they had missed the drinking window)…on day 2. Day 1 it was tight and unforgiving. Day 2 it was wide open and delicious with blue fruits, florals, and pepper. 2013 Bedrock’s are structured beasts…and this is Pagani. No rush at all on these and plenty of upside.
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we opened a Ode to Denise tonight. CT rating had me a bit worried but I really enjoyed it!
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